One month of listening to a weight loss subliminal. I do not work out whatever so ever. This is fucking absurd. Link and details in the caption

I'm going to make this clear to all my readers, which may seem harsh. We're only human (the fact that we're human). It's like eating salad for dinner every night. It seems very normal to me. But it's totally messed up when you eat your salad as fast as possible to save yourself from starvation in an attempt to lose weight and improve your body composition. When I was 21 years old (in 2012) I lost more than 50 pounds. visit office website

When I look back on the end of last year I was at my heaviest yet. I had gained 60 pounds since starting college in January 2017. As time went by those numbers kept climbing and so did my waist and overall body fat percentage percentage. At times for days, my abs would drop below 20% in just a few weeks, but the scales were always pointing toward no avail. So I started making changes to my diet and lifestyle.

I cut it off completely from any kind of sugar. That meant everything - sugar was everywhere and literally everywhere. The sugar-heavy foods never tasted good. After cutting off all sugar the meals are still pretty delicious; if there are leftovers then there are also more healthy options. My main staple food now is chicken. Chicken has been my go-to meal since graduation because it is cheap and it tastes absolutely fantastic. No meat has ever made me sick. Once meat tasted disgusting again I stopped buying it altogether. Now chicken takes care of everything in moderation without getting me bloated or feeling stuffed with some crap food. There is hardly any guilt since there is hardly any guilt. You have the pleasure of stuffing yourself to death while eating it, the same can be said with other fruits as well. I love cooking and nothing beats throwing together a meal in 15 minutes. If you are looking for inspiration check out my article on how food looks different after a year and being a vegan.

The first place where the idea of cutting out sugar truly becomes enjoyable is by removing dairy products completely. Dairy products are loaded with all the saturated fats, cholesterol, sugars, lactose, the list goes on. Most people eat milk every day and they are quite happily stuffed into their bellies. They don't hurt much if eaten on their own - like most processed foods - but in my case, I couldn't keep them down. Then I came across soy. Soy is naturally gluten-free and made with whole soybeans and tofu. I stopped eating soy products for one month and I swear I feel happier, slimmer, and more awake than ever. It really does take some hard work to eliminate something that is basically made out of oil. Thankfully I was able to go an almost a full month with the new protein I've had to replace the soy (alongside my eggs now), but there really was no need to keep counting calories on that food anymore since I know exactly how many calories I will be able to burn if I'm burning too many. Plus, there could be dozens of health benefits by eating less fat, and even though my skin is getting oily and dry out, my muscles look great and my metabolism rate is not sluggish at all. Eating soy actually makes me feel better about myself, but it didn't change my life in the slightest. visit office website

I've also switched to a low-carb diet, which I've come to hate. The reason why I hate carbs is because when you combine carbohydrates and fat (often referred to as sugar) it makes you prone to getting insulin from high blood sugar levels, high insulin levels, etc.; all of these are bad in terms of losing weight as they increase your risk of heart attack, cancer, and diabetes as well. Low carb diets tend to put your insulin level under control which creates fewer spikes in blood sugar. These diets focus mainly on keto-type diets. Ketosis is what happens when the body tries to use fat cells to produce energy instead of using glycogen and stored sugars that often accumulate as fat tissue. Keto also works in reverse, which means that when you have ketosis, you end up getting rid of all sugar, and become "keto." This is incredibly freeing. Some people like to call it a "vegan" diet because you are eating a lot of plant foods. According to Mayo Clinic, a diet known as a vegetarian diet consists of:

Vegetarianism refers to a diet that excludes or restricts animal protein such as pork, beef, and fish, some seafood, eggs, and dairy products. Since these foods contain meat they are called "red meat" while vegetarian diets consist of mostly vegetables, grains, and legumes.

Veganism does not include animals. Vegan diets typically focus solely on plant protein sources such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, grains, nuts, eggs, beans, lentils, peanuts, and soy. Although a vegan diet does allow some type of meat (often pork), vegans avoid using anything else as animal flesh. Vegans eat a lot of plant protein as well as lots of legumes (which are the main ingredient for meat-based substitutes such as butter, cream, and cheese.) Because plant protein sources are much more calorie-dense than meat sources, vegan diets tend to be higher in protein than they are in fiber. However, studies have shown that vegan diets are more nutrient and more beneficial in maintaining a positive body image.

Vegan diets are based on minimal use of pesticides and herbicides, which are used by farmers to grow crops, particularly grains and potatoes. Vegans usually do not eat grain or bread, preferring the raw ingredients themselves. Vegetables and fruits are typically meat. Vegans often eat plenty of fresh herbs and sometimes add onions and garlic to enhance flavor. All this is done without harming the environment. People who follow a vegan lifestyle do not consume large amounts of animal proteins and prefer them for reasons personal to them rather than reasons of cruelty or abuse against animals. Many people who follow vegan lifestyles are also vegetarians and vegans. Veganism is extremely flexible - each person chooses what types of food they want and has been seen by scientists as a viable way to live longer and healthier lives.

Veganism, along with keto, is a healthy alternative to traditional diets. While both of these diets are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and have proven helpful in long-term weight loss, vegan diets also help with things like depression, fatigue, and digestive problems like GERD and constipation. Unlike conventional diets that consist of processed goods and refined meats (that is often caused by the consumption of artificial sweeteners, processed meat, white flour, etc.), vegan diets tend to lead to fewer dietary deficiencies and deficiencies such as iron, vitamin D, calcium, riboflavin, copper, zinc, and folic acid. All of these things are important in keeping us healthy and preventing our bodies from suffering from malnutrition. Vegans are typically considered healthier than their carnivorous counterparts since the vegan lifestyle doesn't cause issues with our immune system. Additionally, the vegan lifestyle is easy to adapt to and you don't have to worry about your children learning about your dieting. With vegan diets becoming increasingly popular, studies show that vegan diets are actually far cleaner than conventional-dieting diets. They tend to be lower in fat and may lead to a reduction in carbohydrates and calories in favor of fat and water. There is evidence that shows vegan diets are more nutritious than either carnivores or omnivores - both are actually better for the planet but far differently. visit office website